- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Caruaru
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 13 (元27) | 元43 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (元34) | 元26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (元8) | 元18 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 (元10) | 元10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (元25) | 元83 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (元8) | 元5.66 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (元7) | 元4.20 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (元40) | 元80 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 (元12) | 元8 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (元5.17) | 元6 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 884 (元1,860) | 元3,286 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,010 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元483 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,512 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 99 (元208) | 元65 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元10,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (元221) | 元509 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 226 (元475) | 元680 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (元355) | 元1,500 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,832 (元140,566) | 元175,811 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.34 (元7) | 元7 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (元276) | 元147 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (元19) | 元10 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (元23) | 元28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (元10) | 元7 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (元122) | 元100 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 (元77) | 元112 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (元19) | 元50 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (元19) | 元15 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 555 (元1,167) | 元3,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (元287) | 元168 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元15,467
(R$ 7,354)
in Caruaru.
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